Canon G15 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS
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Canon G15 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Key Specs
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- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 230g - 112 x 67 x 30mm
- Released May 2012
Canon G15 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Overview
Lets examine more closely at the Canon G15 versus Olympus TG-1 iHS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the G15 (12MP) and the TG-1 iHS (12MP) is relatively similar but the G15 (1/1.7") and TG-1 iHS (1/2.3") feature different sensor size.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe G15 was released 5 months later than the TG-1 iHS which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief overview of how the G15 grades vs the TG-1 iHS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Canon G15 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot G15 & Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS. The complete galleries are provided at Canon G15 Gallery & Olympus TG-1 iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon G15 over the Olympus TG-1 iHS
G15 | TG-1 iHS | |||
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Manually focus | More precise focusing | |||
Screen resolution | 922k | 610k | Crisper screen (+312k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-1 iHS over the Canon G15
TG-1 iHS | G15 |
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Common features in the Canon G15 and Olympus TG-1 iHS
G15 | TG-1 iHS | |||
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Released | September 2012 | May 2012 | Similar age | |
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen size | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Missing Touch screen |
Canon G15 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Physical Comparison
For those who are going to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon G15 comes with outside dimensions of 107mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Olympus TG-1 iHS has measurements of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).
Contrast the Canon G15 versus Olympus TG-1 iHS in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the G15 and the TG-1 iHS.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the G15 and TG-1 iHS is 86 and 91 respectively.
Canon G15 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing only by reviewing specifications. The photograph here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G15 and TG-1 iHS.
Plainly, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact resolution albeit different sensor sizing. The G15 comes with the bigger sensor which will make getting shallower depth of field simpler.
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Canon G15 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Specifications
Canon PowerShot G15 | Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Olympus |
Model type | Canon PowerShot G15 | Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2012-09-17 | 2012-05-08 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 5 | TruePic VI |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3968 x 2976 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | f/1.8-2.8 | f/2.0-4.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 922k dot | 610k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | TFT PureColor II G LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (tunnel) | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.0 frames per sec | 3.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain | - |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/2000 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264 | H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 352g (0.78 lbs) | 230g (0.51 lbs) |
Dimensions | 107 x 76 x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") | 112 x 67 x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 46 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 19.9 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.5 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 165 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 photos | 350 photos |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-10L | LI90B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 and 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | - |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $499 | $399 |